E.M Posted June 3, 2013 Share #1 Posted June 3, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) A few weeks ago I took my M6 millennium out of the banksafe , as the bank was moving to another location . So I thought of selling the camera , which is unused since I bought it new . But now that I saw it in the real , I think I might keep it , it's so damn beautiful , and the shutterspeeds sound ok and everything is fine after 13 years without use . I keep it in the original box and handle it with gloves . I also have an electrical dehumidifier to keep the humity under 60 % . Have any of you sugestions of how to keep the camera in good condition ? I have a regular M6 ttl as my user , so I want to keep this one mint . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Hi E.M, Take a look here M6 millennium. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
M9reno Posted June 3, 2013 Share #2 Posted June 3, 2013 Have you read the charming article about the collector from Rochester in "NinetyNineYears Leica"? It sounds like you need to treat your Millennium to a 'bite' at your neighborhood greasy spoon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted June 3, 2013 Share #3 Posted June 3, 2013 Years ago when a Leica factory repair rep was in town doing free analyses of peoples' cameras, the most often heard comment from the rep, as we were standing line was: "instead of sitting like a couch potato each night watching TV, at least once each week take your camera out and exercise it running thru the shutter speeds both directions several times. It will keep the parts properly lubricated". You might give his recommendations some consideration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted June 3, 2013 Share #4 Posted June 3, 2013 Years ago when a Leica factory repair rep was in town doing free analyses of peoples' cameras, the most often heard comment from the rep, as we were standing line was: "instead of sitting like a couch potato each night watching TV, at least once each week take your camera out and exercise it running thru the shutter speeds both directions several times. It will keep the parts properly lubricated". You might give his recommendations some consideration. Wearing gloves of course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted June 4, 2013 Share #5 Posted June 4, 2013 Hello E.M, Welcome to the the Forum & at the same time Welcome to the sometimes somewhat complex World of Leitz/Leica. Designed & built to be a workhorse - BUT - Most desirable to collect in pristine unused shape. Leica M's are Samoyeds: They look nice. They like being occasional couch potatos. But to be happy & healthy they need to work. IF you want it as a collectible: Wear your gloves & look at it. There is nothing wrong with that. As long as it only sits & is not being used it never needs servicing. You might consider getting another M to use. Nothing wrong with having both. If you want to USE an M: As I said above: It is a Samoyed. It likes to be played with & it likes to work. In order to get the best back from an M: It likes you to go thru all the steps: Shutter release at each speed 5 or 10 times (Including B & the self timer). Focus each lens back & forth and open it & stop it down. Work each lens at least 20 times in each direction. This also excercises the range/viewfinder. Try to do this at least once a month if you are not using the camera on a regular basis. Samoyeds are the happiest when they are working. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.M Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted June 4, 2013 Thanks @ M9reno , spydrxx and Michael for your reply . I run through all the shutterspeeds only once or twice , apparently not enough , thanks . Anyway , I did have the impression all is fine , everything was still very smooth . The reason I 'm not selling it , is because of the low prices at the moment . I might sell it sometime in the future or just keep it to pass it on to a relative . That's why I treat it with so much care . Having 2 user Ms to use and abuse , I see no point in doing the same with this one . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticman Posted June 4, 2013 Share #7 Posted June 4, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks @ M9reno , spydrxx and Michael for your reply . I run through all the shutterspeeds only once or twice , apparently not enough , thanks . Anyway , I did have the impression all is fine , everything was still very smooth . The reason I 'm not selling it , is because of the low prices at the moment . I might sell it sometime in the future or just keep it to pass it on to a relative . That's why I treat it with so much care . Having 2 user Ms to use and abuse , I see no point in doing the same with this one . Even though the advice is undoubtedly sound, I personally wouldn't worry too much about extended periods of dormancy. I've bought a few cameras (including a Millenium) that haven't ever been used for periods of up to ten years, and haven't experienced a single problem using any of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.M Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted June 5, 2013 Good to know , thanks plasticman . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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